[quote name='Kendro']Can anyone give a brief overview of what actually goes on at a Comic Con? I used to collect comics as a kid and also want to check it out just to experience it at least once in my life, but I'll be bringing my girlfriend along. For example, I see major comic book films (Captain America, Iron Man 2) where the actors sit on a panel and have a discussion. Is that open to the regular public?[/QUOTE]
That's San Diego's Comic Con. New York is more low-key. There's some b level and older celebrities, people selling comics, toys, statues, collectibles, and a bunch of artists. I went last year and enjoyed myself even though I'm not hugely into comics. I can't make the trip this year though.
As for a video games kiosk, last year Nintendo had a setup that was pretty crowded. It was kind of lame, I don't think they were even showing new unreleased things, just stuff that was out on the market at the time.